Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs. Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 compared to Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016
Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016
Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke84 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque58 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque5,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement660 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter21 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,246 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth865 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,477 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height895 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight214 kgKerb Weight206 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)209 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Yamaha XT660Z Tenere 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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Price Yamaha XT660Z Tenere

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